Associate: Private Equity

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Private Equity Associate with experience in the energy sector for its Houston, TX office. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience representing private equity sponsors in mergers and acquisitions and other investment transactions, as well as portfolio company work. This role requires strong drafting, negotiation, and management skills, along with experience supervising junior associates and managing deal execution.

Duties

• Represent private equity sponsors in M&A transactions and other investment deals.
• Draft and negotiate complex transaction documents.
• Supervise and train junior associates involved in transactions.
• Manage the execution of deals from inception to closing.
• Provide strategic legal advice to private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure smooth transaction processes.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience representing private equity sponsors in M&A and investment transactions.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Proven ability to manage deal execution.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior associates.
• Stellar academic credentials.
• Comparable experience at a top law firm.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Texas.

Skills

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong management and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Vacation time and leave programs, including parental leave.
• Performance bonus eligibility for exempt roles.

A highly respected New York firm that has grown into an international juggernaut, this AmLaw firm boasts 44 offices spread across 30 countries. The firm is renowned for its strengths in the areas of global M&A, finance, antitrust, arbitration, financial restructuring, cross-border transactions, and insolvency. But despite the firm?s top-drawer status, there?s little stodginess here ? the firm was ranked first in diversity by American Lawyer in 2017 and 2018 and, by Law360, as the top law firm for people of color. While the firm?s attorneys are expected to work hard, it is sure to be top quality, complex work that will help you take your career to the next level.